Library Rug to Reflect Blueskin Bay

Dunedin, 14 August 2014 - A large rug,
designed to incorporate the varied geographical features of
the surrounding area, is to be unveiled at the Blueskin Bay
Library on Saturday.

Blueskin Bay Librarian Louise Booth
says the project, funded by the Dunedin City Council's
Creative Communities Scheme, began last year under the
direction of artist Janet De Wagt.

"Janet has done a lot
of community arts projects both here and in the UK, and has
previously had funding from the Creative Communities Scheme
for similar projects, which made the process a lot
easier."

The large, three-dimensional rag rug has been
made up of a whole range of donated fabric from around New
Zealand, including old school ties.

"It has been a
fantastic community effort with many people adding to the
rug. Both the Warrington and Waitati Schools got involved
and we also held community workshops where people crafted
patches to go on the rug.

"There was also a core group of
several women who put many hours into the project."

Ms de
Wagt says she found tasks to suit the ages and skills of all
the helpers involved.

"The rug features the bay and
landmarks that are familiar to the locals - from school
children through to retirees."

In terms of size the rug
will fit nicely into the Blueskin Bay Library's children's
area.

It will be handed over to the Blueskin Bay Library
at a public ceremony on Saturday, 16 August at 12pm,
preceded by a celebratory final workshop at
10am.

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